The Courier: UK - Anger in Fife After Controversial Gas Extraction Method Is Omitted From Temporary Ban

Scotland’s environment minister has ruled out an extension to the moratorium on unconventional gas extraction, despite pressure from campaigners.

Fergus Ewing said he could not include the controversial process known as underground coal gasification in the temporary ban because many of the relevant powers remain with Westminster.

This means UCG could potentially go ahead beneath the Firth of Forth without any public consultation.

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